OsKaRs – preparations for April 7th continue at great pace. All the actors have found out the movies they are in. More will be revealed as the weeks go on. First rehearsals took place last Monday night the 19th of February under the expert tutelage of Dave O’ Sullivan aka Deco from Fair City . They will continue to sell their tickets and also doing their fundraising. Saturday 24th is a big day. During the day Joanne Ward will hold her Car Boot Sale at Drumhowan Community Centre. In the evening the action moves to the Welcome Inn with Elaine Keenan’s Karaoke Night. Another public event is a table quiz being held by Jamie Hughes as part of his fundraising. This will take place in the Ballybay Inn on Friday 9th March. Full details on all these events and others can be seen on the Drumhowan GAA Facebook Page. If any actor wants their fundraiser to be publicised please send an email to Noel at Pro.drumhowan.monaghan@gaa.ie or message the facebook page. If you want a facebook post shared make sure to make the post a public one. The club is still looking for sponsors so if interested please get in touch with either Chairman Martin Mc Elearney on 086 352 2646. or Vice Chairman Gerry Finnegan on 086 6997376 We are also now also looking for advertising for the OsKaRs Programme. Rates available for full, half and quarter pages. Please contact Philip at Treasurer.drumhowan.monaghan@gaa,ie or John at jreilly@glanbia.ie
Platinum Tanks RFL Division 2A – The reserves commence their campaign on Saturday 3rd March with a 4pm away game to near neighbours Blackhill. They will compete in Division 2A once again this year.
Eurotech Junior Football League – the Seniors get their league campaign underway on Saturday 10th March with a home game against Rockcorry. At present this is scheduled to throw in at 5pm. This year there are 12 Junior Teams with Scotstown, Corduff and Truagh also entering teams. This means each team will play each other once before splitting into a cup and shield with 6 teams in each.
U13-15 Training continues on Saturdays from 11 to 12.30 both indoors and on the pitch. Under 13 football is provisionally fixed to commence on Saturday 24th March and under 15s a week later. It is hoped to have a challenge game for both ages before that.
U11 – Indoor Blitz continues this Saturday in Ballybay Recreation Centre. All players there for 9.45 and over 11.45. Take water and gum shields.
U6/7/9 – Training takes place in the Recreation Centre from 4-5pm each Saturday for the next number of weeks. There has been great turnouts so far so keep up the good work everyone. Take water and 1 euro to cover hall costs. Please download WhatsApp in order to get the messages to your phone.
Player’s Membership – before the playing season commences at the beginning of March all adult players must player their Friends of Drumhowan Membership. This can be done in one amount or monthly by direct debit. Only paid up members are covered by the GAA Injury fund and as a result will not be considered for selection until it’s paid. Please contact Philip at Treasurer.drumhowan.monaghan@gaa.ie
Sympathy is extended to the Mary, Francis, Conall, Ronan and Cormac Duffy on the death of Imelda Connell, Mary’s mother and the boys grandmother.
